219 Gibsons Road

Tarrayoukyan VIC 3315

Rainfall
23 inches / 575mm (approx).

This secluded north facing sheep and cattle property includes a well-appointed 3-bedroom home. With a low maintenance garden, the entertaining area has delightful views over the south-west slopes and provides the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The house is complete with a reverse cycle A/C in the master bedroom, carpet in two bedrooms and a floating floor throughout the balance of the house. The main bathroom has been renovated and includes a shower and bath. The kitchen has a gas cooktop stove and electric oven, cupboard and bench space. The lounge with a view to the north has a NECTRE wood heater for winter. The house was moved from Chetwynd in 2012 and put in place by Bakers builders, Horsham. Fresh water is captured and delivered to two Poly tanks holding 47,000 litres. Water to the house delivered via an electric pump. Hot water is available using an electric Eco Hot Water system.

Improvements include modern Clipex sheep yards adjacent to the single stand shearing shed with capacity to hold 120 woolies under cover. Modern Arrowquip cattle yards installed in 2015 with capacity to hold up to 45-head. Machinery shed, 2-bays, steel with timber perlins and galvanised iron roof. Size: 10.5m x 7.3m x 3.4m.

The property has well fenced into 8 paddocks and 3 smaller holding paddocks. Paddocks are watered by dams in the larger paddocks and stock troughs within the smaller paddocks.
External and Internal fencing is in reasonable to good condition. The boundary is cyclone and plain wire with top barb in some parts. Up to 90% of the fencing on the property is hot-wired using 2 x Solar units.

Pasture is a mix of rye, clover and phalaris.

Fertiliser has been applied at a rate of 100kg/Ha of plain super spread annually. Records avail if required.

The property is currently running 560 Corriedale ewes plus lambs and 10 cows plus calves.
Ewes are joined to Corriedale rams and terminal sires incl Dorset and Black Suffolk.
YIYO up to 90-cows plus calves / 700 ewes plus lambs.

Hay production - phalaris and clover. YIYO up to 135 round bales produced.

Hamilton is a major regional hub that hosts all major retail and services including supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, rural supplies and a full suite of trade services for agriculture and farming. Hamilton is highly regarded and well respected for its educational institutions and offers both public and private schools equal to any in regional Australia. It is well regarded for its health and medical services including the Hamilton Base Hospital.

Wonderful opportunity to commence farming, add to an existing holding or enjoy the quiet seclusion. This is a versatile rural farming proposition in a secure and reliable region. “Sugarloaf” will appeal to all who inspect.